Aug 12, 2011

A rich tasting low-fat chocolate sorbet made with a good quality cocoa powder and fresh brewed espresso.

My freezer is starting to look like a colorful sorbet shop, which is not necessarily a bad thing! I mean, what can be more impressive than whipping out containers of homemade sorbet when you have your friends over for dinner? Something you just whipped up?? And it really couldn't be easier to make!

Chocolate was a must for me since that is my favorite flavor, and after seeing this chocolate sherbet on Ambrosia, I did some research and played around with some ingredients and what I ended up with was a rich tasting, low fat chocolate sorbet. A warning, if you are sensitive to caffeine (like me) you may want to use decaffeinated espresso.

This looks insanely good on a hot day like today! I wish I were your neighbor; I'd love to help you keep your sorbet collection maintained :) Any ideas on what to do if we don't have an ice cream maker?

For those without ice cream makers, you can make it as a granita by putting the mixture in a cake or loaf pan. Freeze it for an hour or so then scrape the surface into little crystals. You can add a touch of Kahlua to keep the granita from freezing hard.

After you let it all freeze in the freezer, scrape it all out of the cake pan and put it in your food processor and it will become smooth. I think it is easier this way then doing it in the ice cream maker anyway.

Oh Gina! You are awesome :) I love chocolate sorbet and about the only thing that could make it better is adding espresso! You are fantastic. I can't wait to try this one. Thanks for making my weekend.

I have an old style ice cream maker...the one where you have to crank it to make the ice cream...Do you just mix it up and put it in there and let it freeze or do you run it through a cycle like you would when making regular ice cream?

Any particular brand of cocoa powder you recommend? I have always used "hershey's", and have not been pleased with the turnout on stuff that I haven't added a ton of sugar to. :-( I want something without the bitter, coffee-like aftertaste.

This was delish! I made it today with Fair Trade organic cocoa and it was just amazing! I made a double batch and it was a hit. Added some frozen raspberries on top, and it was a great dessert. Even the kids loved it. Will make again! Thanks Gina!

I went out and bought an ice cream maker in order to make this and it didn't disappoint. I used Truvia instead of sugar to make it ridiculously low points. Super good. I'm thawing the last of it on my counter.

Just started back on Weight Watchers and needed a chocolate fix. Made this over the weekend and it was delicious! Added a dollop of whipped topping to each serving and it was a hit. Definitely a keeper. Love your website!

Gina, I try to stay away from dessert but after having this at a friends I am totally hooked. She has an ice cream maker but is not happy with it. So I noted that in a previous message you indicated that you had a cuisinart but I was wondering what model you have (there are several different ones)?

This looks amazing! I just purchased an ice cream maker and now I am even more excited to use it! I am relatively new to this site and was wondering if you can recommend an unrefined natural sweetener you can use in place of granulated sugar for this recipe (or if it really best to use granulated sugar)? Thanks!